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G789 SVV

1997 Kawasaki EN500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

38,595 mi
Last recorded38,595 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EN50014,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG789 SVV
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 38,595 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre is cracking in treads

Fail 2 Sep 2025 38,578 miles

Fuel cap leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre is cracking in treads

Pass 19 Jun 2024 38,498 miles

Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame and rear swinging arm corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned handling. (2.4 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned steering. (2.4 (a))

front wheel bearing slight noise.

rear tyre perishing.

Pass 27 Jun 2023 38,453 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Drive belt pulley slightly loose slight wear in cush mounts (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 38,215 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear tyre perishing/cracking in tread pattern.

slight play in cush drive bushes.

Pass 8 Jul 2021 37,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joints. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

engine oil leaks.

Fail 28 Jun 2021 37,563 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both front pipes to manifold blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

engine oil leaKS.

Pass 27 Jun 2020 37,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold and exhaust joints. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

slight oil leaks from engine.

Fail 25 Jun 2020 37,106 miles

Drive belt excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust bridge corroded and blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

slight oil leaks from engine.

Pass 6 Jul 2019 37,041 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively some drive belt teeth missing. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 36,729 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 36,623 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 35,106 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2012 34,255 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 32,590 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 31,283 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 30,895 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 30,147 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 29,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 26,081 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki EN500?

Based on 7,833 MOT tests across 896 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
336
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
896
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 121
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 112
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 110
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 64
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 57
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G789 SVV is a 1997 Kawasaki EN500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki EN500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 14,885 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki EN500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G789 SVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki EN500 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Kawasaki EN500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G789 SVV is a 1997 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 21 August 1997.

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